Full-Time Student at Art Institue of Pittsburgh
Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Current
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- Full-Time Student at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Past
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- Producer/Director at Brotherly Love, A Vision of Hope
- Founder/Organizer at ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH
- Senior Museum Manager at Museum Of Tolerance
- PRODUCTION COORDINATOR & ASSISTANT COORDINATOR at FREELANCE
- Production Manager at fxM Movies from Fox (Fox Studios)
- Research Librarian and Executive Assistant at DREAMWORKS, SKG - ANIMATION STUDIO, Los Angeles, CA
- Education
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- Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Santa Monica College
- beaver falls senior high
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Ron Modro’s Summary
Ron Modro is a well traveled world explorer whose actions never cease to amuse, confuse, inspire and influence everyone he meets.
Born in 1964, and the youngest of 10 children, what he has done throughout his professional career is based on his ideas from deep within. In late 1998, Ron left the film and television industry, where he had spent fifteen years, and accepted the job that was to later set him on his chosen path; Senior Manager of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
The position was a natural fit for Modro as he believes that it is our destiny as human beings to see the world as it really is and to do what we can to change the things we see that are wrong.
During his successful tenure as Senior Manager, the Museum was awarded the "United Nations Global Tolerance Award" in 2004, as well as a commendation by the City of Los Angeles for their outstanding work in the field of Tolerance Education.
In 2004, he published *THE LITTLE BOOK OF MAN*; a collection of thoughts and essays on the human spirit and what it means to be "alive", and has received top writing awards from the International Society of Poets in 2002, 2003, 2004 and, in 2005 was honored with EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD and POET OF MERIT AWARDS.
An independent journalist/photographer and a registered member of the International Press Association, Ron has written numerous articles and produced short documentaries about life as an American Ex-Pat in France and Morocco where he lived for four years.
Modro is currently sponsoring a Global Photographic Project entitled "ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH." http://www.littlebookofman.org and "Brotherly Love, A Vision of Hope" (a multimedia essay on The Homeless of Philadelphia).
Mr. Modro currently resides in Los Angeles, CA
Ron Modro’s Specialties:
Non-Profit Management
Group facilitation.
Project Management, hands-on Marketing and Public Relations.
Television and Film Production Management
Work with writers, directors and producers in script development.
Contracts preparation.and maintain legal records, controll budgets and accounting of projects in development.
General office management, and coordinate production staff scheduling.
Ron Modro’s Experience
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Full-Time Student
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
(Entertainment industry)
February 2009 — Present (6 months)
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Producer/Director
Brotherly Love, A Vision of Hope
(Entertainment industry)
July 2008 — January 2009 (7 months)
“Brotherly Love, A Vision of Hope” is a bold and innovative documentary project, designed to bring those in the shadows of modern society into the light of recognition, understanding and acceptance. The belief that a society is judged by the way it treats its poor and helpless is the cornerstone of this photographic/multimedia essay.
With support and logistical assistance from Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Photojournalist/Artist Ron Modro, photographed and recorded the stories of those living in the shadows, to show the hardship of life on the streets, by going into the shelter system to tell their stories from their perspective.
The idea is to create a public multi-media exhibition using photographs and video to show the human side of life on the streets. Taking those in the shadows from a life of invisibility, to a life at the forefront of the movement to create change in the way America sees its poor and homeless. -
Founder/Organizer
ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH
(Photography industry)
January 2007 — January 2009 (2 years 1 month)
A fast growing International Photographic Project, designed to explore the ordinariness of daily life, which apparently seems otherworldly to world leaders who are unable and/or unwilling to responsibly sit down at the negotiating table to settle their differences.
Once Upon a Time on Planet Earth there was an event so big that it changed the course of human history, an event that shook the Earth to its very core. An event we are destined to repeat again if we do not change the course of world affairs.
Once Upon a Time on Planet Earth is the brain-child of ex-pat Ron Modro; an American Independent Journalist/Photographer currently living in Pennsylvania.
The belief that individual human beings can make a difference, gives life to this innovative project.
Remembering a single moment in history is the very essence of this Global Photographic endeavor. -
Senior Museum Manager
Museum Of Tolerance
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
September 1999 — November 2005 (6 years 3 months)
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a world-renowned Human Rights Organization, providing services to help eliminate hate and prejudice in the world. A major contribution to eliminating hate is the Museum of Tolerance, the only facility of its kind in the world. Many visitors from around the world visit the museum daily to study the problems of the past in order to seek the solutions of the future.
As Senior Museum Manager I worked directly with Museum directors, staff and volunteers in daily management and trafficking of public and organized tours.
Responsible for all museum staff and volunteer supervision and scheduling.
Administered employee performance reviews and salary evaluations.
Effectively managed multiple priorities in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Shared the responsibility for training all museum staff and volunteers in group facilitation.
Facilitated student and professional diversity training programs. -
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR & ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
FREELANCE
(Public Company; Entertainment industry)
January 1992 — 1999 (7 years)
Prepared all SAG, DGA, and IATSE bond paperwork and contracts.
Responsible for legal clearances, research, minor legal and accounting matters.
Created and distributed all field reports to networks and studios.
Responsible for office set-up, delivery and pick-up of all equipment related to film production.
Created and distributed tracking information for equipment and travel for cast and crew, and company scheduling for the following productions:
POSTCARDS FROM HEAVEN Z-Post, LLC Television Pilot
SHILOH SEASON Warner Bros.Feature Film
GREENDAY MCA Records Music Video
CROSSING THE BAR Mozark Productions, Inc.Feature Film
CARYL & MARILYN, REAL FRIENDS Viacom, Inc.Talk Show
CRAIG ANDERSON PRODUCTIONS Independent Production
DIABOLIQUE Warner Bros.Feature Film
THE DIGNITY OF CHILDREN CBS TelevisionDocumentary
HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH USA Tour Music Video
AMERICAN JOURNAL Syndicated News Magazine -
Production Manager
fxM Movies from Fox (Fox Studios)
(Entertainment industry)
January 1997 — December 1998 (2 years)
fxM Movies from Fox was started as a showcase for classic 20th Century Fox films. After its first year on the air, fxM began a short films program to encourage new directors, by giving them their first opportunity to work with a large studio. They had to create a six-minute short film on a budget of $35,000 or less, with only 2 days of shooting. The program existed for two years and succeeded in sending films to more than 200 film festivals world-wide, including the “Sundance Film Festival.” Unfortunately, the network ended production and went off the air in 1999.
Worked directly with writers, directors and producers in developing scripts.
Analyzed and reviewed submissions, Assessed new talent/crew via reels, screenings and one on one interviews.
Communicated with agents, reviewed dailies, and tracked all projects in development.
Maintained legal records controlled budgeting and accounting aspects of all projects in development. -
Research Librarian and Executive Assistant
DREAMWORKS, SKG - ANIMATION STUDIO, Los Angeles, CA
(Public Company; Entertainment industry)
January 1996 — January 1997 (1 year 1 month)
DreamWorks, SKG is the leading producer of Live-action motion pictures and animated feature films, network, syndicated and cable television programming, video and DVD entertainment. The vision is too create an
artist-friendly studio using state-of-the-art technology to develop, produce and distribute superior entertainment.
Executive Assistant for Ann Daly, Director of Animation
Formulated and implemented a process to track projects in development.
Assisted the Director of Animation with creation of Powerpoint presentations.
Office and communications systems set-up.
Provided general office assistance, including, but not limited to screening calls, answering correspondence and scheduling meetings.
Assistant Research Librarian
Engineered the currently used database to track each and every library reference item.
Interviewed animation directors and artists to research character development materials.
Researched and located character development references.
Ron Modro’s Education
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Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science , Digital Filmmaking and Video Production , 2009 — 2012 (expected)
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Santa Monica College
1999-2001 –Histoire de l’Art et Création graphique en deux dimensions 1999 — 2001
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beaver falls senior high
1979 — 1982
Additional Information
Ron Modro’s Websites:
Ron Modro’s Interests:
cuisine, peinture, histoire générale / des religions / de la Deuxième Guerre Mondiale, écriture de poésie, management interculturel.
Ron Modro’s Groups:
International Press Association
Dropping Knowledge
ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH (founder)
International Society of Poets,
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World Wildlife Fund -
Obama for America -
Virtual Business Card -
Link to United States -
LinkEds & writers -
Art marketing -
Global group -
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ThoseinMedia -
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Venture Capital -
Cultural Fusion -
Friends of the European Union -
Project Managers Group -
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European Internet Professionals -
Social Media Marketing -
Diversity and Cross Cultural Professionals -
Hooray for Hollyworld! -
Media & Entertainment Professionals -
Associated Producers Worldwide -
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Indie Film Producers and Directors
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International Press Association -
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Global Jobs Network -
Art Construct
Ron Modro’s Honors:
Received top awards for writing from “The International Society of Poets” in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
Listed in 2002 Edition of “Who’s Who of Writers, Editors and Poets”
Published author of “The Little Book of Man” © 2004
Ron Modro’s Contact Settings
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